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Old 10-01-2012, 07:18 AM
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Hey guys. Just wanted to stop in and say hi. I didn't see an "introductions" thread, so I just figured I would post it here. Currently own a silver '08 Fit Sport. It's bone stock and just turn 25,000 miles. Bought it new. The only things I've done to it or new tires (Yokohama S-Drives) and tinted the windows.
 
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Old 10-01-2012, 12:51 PM
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Welcome to the forum.
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Old 10-01-2012, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Sweaty Palms
Hey guys. Just wanted to stop in and say hi. I didn't see an "introductions" thread, so I just figured I would post it here. Currently own a silver '08 Fit Sport. It's bone stock and just turn 25,000 miles. Bought it new. The only things I've done to it or new tires (Yokohama S-Drives) and tinted the windows.
Welcome aboard! Whoa! '08 with 25k??? You plan on preserving your Fit?

Here's the intro section you were looking for. You might find some good info here to get you started: Fit Freak Newbie / FAQs - Unofficial Honda FIT Forums

Enjoy your browsing and take it light!
 
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Old 10-01-2012, 04:29 PM
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Bad choice in color, favorite for the raccoon's but WELCOME!!!!
 
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Old 10-01-2012, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Subie
Welcome aboard! Whoa! '08 with 25k??? You plan on preserving your Fit?

Here's the intro section you were looking for. You might find some good info here to get you started: Fit Freak Newbie / FAQs - Unofficial Honda FIT Forums

Enjoy your browsing and take it light!
LOL....yeah, hard to believe isn't it? I have to verify my mileage to my insurance company every year, because they don't believe how few miles are put on it. We get a discounted rate because the car is driven less than 6500 miles a year. LOL I drive my '05 RSX Type S most of the time, but I'm not interested in letting this Fit go. Earlier this year, I had to have the tranny in my RSX rebuilt. This happened to be right at the same time we were scheduled to make a trip to the Tail of the Dragon with all of my S2000 buddies. So, we took the Fit. Was very happy to hit 38mpg on the highway.

Thanks for the link. I'll be sure to read through that.
 
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Old 10-01-2012, 05:31 PM
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Bad choice in color, favorite for the raccoon's but WELCOME!!!!
Thanks.....I think? LOL

Black was my first choice. We bought this car in '08 brand new. At that time, the Honda dealerships in the Tampa Bay area couldn't keep the Fits on the lot. So, not only were they barely negotiable, but we had to go for one of the first colors we could find. Only got $700 off the sticker price.

Worth every penny though. Great car.
 
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Welcome to the Forums. You mentioned you had a RSX Type-S. Care to throw some pics up of that and what you have done to it?
 
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Old 10-01-2012, 06:11 PM
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Welcome to the Forums. You mentioned you had a RSX Type-S. Care to throw some pics up of that and what you have done to it?
Sure! Not really much done to it at all right now.

Injen Cold Air Intake
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The rest is just cosmetic:
Type R Shift Boot
Type R Shift Knob
JDM Integra (DC5) iS Front and Rear Honda Badges
JDM Integra (DC5) iS Type S Badge (Front)

This is right after I got the car. Still had the Acura badges on it.
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This is right after I cleaned it up using the Turtle Wax Black Box Kit (good stuff BTW)
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This is right after installing a brand new OEM grill, front and rear "H" badges, and front "Type S" badge
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This is just a random shot from out last RSX meet.
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Oh man! That sucks!!!
 
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The RSX looks pretty good
 
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Old 10-01-2012, 07:26 PM
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The RSX looks pretty good
Thanks. I appreciate that. Not much done to it, but I'm pretty particular about trying to keep it clean.
 
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Any more plans for the DC5?
 
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Old 10-01-2012, 07:41 PM
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Any more plans for the DC5?
Oh yes. Not going to go crazy like I've done with past Honda's, as I'm 36 now. Currently working towards getting some Koni Yellows. After that, I'd like to tint the windows, different intake (not comfortable with the Cold Air), Type R Exhaust, Works CR-KAI wheels (Bronze), and maybe a Type R spoiler. Not going to do to much to the motor, since it does have 124k on it. Would like to get a brand new, or extremely low mileage K24 before I start working on the motor.
 
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Welcome to the forums I'm pretty new here as well.. <-- 08 blaze orange sport. Like the raccoon pic.. going camping this weekend in the back of the fit.. can't wait!
 

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I like all of those mod plans. Good stuff OP.
 
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I like all of those mod plans. Good stuff OP.
Thank you sir!
 
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hey there, welcome to this forum.
I am also very new to this site, and the first problem I find is that I can not find a place to post my introduction.
 

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Originally Posted by sktan
hey there, welcome to this forum.
I am also very new to this site, and the first problem I find is that I can not find a place to post my introduction.
Almost at the bottom of the home page, there's a subsection on newbie postings, faq, etc. :
Fit Freak Newbie / FAQs - Unofficial Honda FIT Forums

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